one of my dreams in life was sailing around the world. but i never got to it, to busy I guess. Turning 50 a friend asks me, what am I doing with the rest of my life. Without hesitation, I told him that I will sail the world. I can tell you since I have watched a lot of your videos (very inspiring) that I will get my dream come true and sail around the world next year. You guys convinced me to do it. A lot of things have been done already, but the list is looooooooooong. Anyway you guys are awesome
@@KarlPogori I have been in divorce now for all most 4 years , I have been traveling and with covid experience, I decided that i would be most happy on a boat traveling around the world , my divorce will in soon and I plan on buying a 40 to 53 ft boat and take the plunge my self. Im interested to meet like minded people who have similar interests.
As a former US Navy submariner you are exactly correct. Weather is the number one concern for any sailor. Chances are if ten boats go bluewater sailing, i mean serious sailing without any weather info one of them will not return. And that goes for motoring or sailing. Although weather is twice as important for sailng than it is for motoring. Those oceans are very beautiful but, they are unforgiving. The you have navigation. That one goes without saying. Learn how to read them charts because if you don't, number one you can't get to where you want to go and number two it's guaranteed you will hit something underwater when you pull into a location. I remember pulling into Bermuda (large ship) and looking over the side as we transited the channel and you could see the rocks almost at the surface right alongside the ship as we passed. It was one way in and one way out. Like anything else just be prepared, well prepared. If you're new to sailing yes, it would be a good idea to hire a professional or very experienced sailor to aid you a few times. But, you're going to do most of your learning on the water. And another thing, learn how to fix things, which you can do by trial and error unless you have plenty of money and the money won't help if you're 300 miles from land. This was a very good video and you broke it down so anyone could understand it. Ps; I saw your other video about money and you were 100% right about saving money. People don't realize how much money they're spending just buying things all the time. If everyone learned how to live a basic lifestyle while they're working they'd be amazed at how much money they saved after twenty years. Safe sailing and Travel Mercies to you and your family.
Good morning folks! I got my 103 and 104 years ago. And that's where I stopped. I just found a boat I like (49' luxury Cat), and I'm in the middle of closing. I'm going to have her refitted with a boom furling main and new sail drives, then head east for a year or two before making my way to Panama. Thanks for the words of wisdom. I always look forward to seeing you all.
Very helpful Keith.. While the bank is reviewing my yacht purchase, I'll begin my prep with your very useful info and tips. Very much enjoy your episodes.
Thanks Keith, love these Tech Thursdays, best outline I have seen on getting started, very simply laid out, making it something that is possible for anyone that has the Cruising Swell in their veins. I learned to motor boat at age 9 and sail when I was 15, mostly day cruising. But blue water is now in my veins and I am preparing to break free and explore beyond my local shores. At first all this seems a bit overwhelming, so much to learn, but you made it very simple, step by step, take your time, and put in the hours you need to learn your boat. I actually took notes on this one, that's how good it was, below is my outline and take on what you taught us, I hope it's handy for others reading this: Learning How to Sail - Weather and Navigation for Cruising 1. Weather - Need to know WHEN to sail - learn weather patterns and meteorology basics, know it like the back of your hand, try to avoid bad weather and keep yourself safe a. Pridict Wind Website and App - www.predictwind.com/ b. Iridium Go - www.predictwind.com/iridium-go/ - grib files can be downloaded and then fed into Predict Wind on computer i. www.iridium.com/products/iridium-go/ 2. Navigation - Need to know WHERE to sail - reading charts, nautical charts, land mass, depths, shore lines, reefs, etc a. Navionics - www.navionics.com/usa i. use (3) three tablets with Navionics on them (iPads or Android) - Note: If an electrical storm is coming, put them into the microwave oven as a farady case to protect them II. always ZOOM in to lower charts as you won't SEE very important things like reefs, sunken boats, etc at normal view. Look for restricted areas, no anchoring areas, obstacles, anything you need to stay safe and not hit something or go aground, anything that can cause problems 3. Sailing the boat - a. Experience- trimming the sails, boat handling, mooring, docking, etc are all based on experience, number of hours on the water will help here, b. Get help - don't be afraid to ask for help, everyone started out as a beginner, learn from another captain, from crewing on other boats or a similar boat to yours, or hiring a captain on your boat to assist in teaching you as well as attend Sailing Schools, etc... c. REEF SOONER rather thn later- especialy if just statrting out d. Safer on the hook then in a marina as the most difficult aspect of sailing is docking e. How to drive the boat without the sails - learn how to motor and steer with just the engines, how to use the engines to maneuver your boat f. BE A CONSERVATIVE SAILOR - Better Safe than Sorry g. Safety First - always be prepared and ready for anything h. REDUNDANCY - always have a backup plan, always have backups of all your electronic devices, have backups for navigation, weather, rudders (Hydrovane - hydrovane.com/), depth finders (have 2), sails as needed, tools, etc... 4. Books a. World Cruising Routes by Jiimmy Cornell i. www.amazon.com/World-Cruising-Routes-Sailing-Oceans/dp/1999722949/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1533214723&sr=1-1&keywords=World+Cruising+Routes+by+Jimmy+Cornell b. The Gentlemans Guide to Passages South by Bruce Van Sant i. www.amazon.com/Gentlemans-Guide-Passages-South-Thornless/dp/1470146967/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1533214908&sr=1-1&keywords=The+Gentleman%27s+Guide+to+Passages+South c. The Voyagers Handbook - The essential Guide to Blue Water Cruising by Beth A. Leonard i. www.amazon.com/Voyagers-Handbook-Essential-Guide-Cruising/dp/0071437657/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1533215150&sr=1-1&keywords=The+Voyager%27s+Handbook%3A+The+Essential+Guide+to+Blue+Water+Cruising&dpID=51AAxNvEVCL&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch 5. Entertainment a. PLEX Server - www.plex.tv/ b. NAS System setup - 4 bay NAS system, can add up to 4 hard drives or SSD drives in it, small setup, i. Synology DS416slim (Diskless) Network Storage (mini tower, 4 bay) - www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822108237 c. Store all your movies and ebooks on NAS System, broadcast through your BOAT WIFI system Router/Network, can use your Roku, Chromecast, Smart TV, or or a Raspberry Pie or other device for sending to the big screen TV or projector. c. Calibre ebook server - all eBooks stored here on a WIndows laptop or PC, then they are available on your Kindle or phone or tablet. i. calibre-ebook.com/ ii. manual.calibre-ebook.com/server.html
Fantastic information. This information is priceless and coming from real life experience. Great presenter, very articulate. THANK YOU! Side note: Who could possibly dislike this video? I think that tells more about themselves than the video.
Good advice my friend and once again I wish you all well. On another note for you commenters out there you should listen to this man cause he's a common sense man and telling you the good stuff. Great vid have a great sail.
Wonderful video and reef early on a Mono is one thing but on a Cat ti is the key to safety. The information on your systems and day to day life is greatly appreciated. All the best to you and your family as you venture forward. Who on earth continues to hit the dislike button? Get a life already.
Excellent show navigation, weather super important. Love your style here it is like it or not. Your kids will be great human beings good parents will make it happen.
I enjoy your vlogs very much They have helped me to get my family more involved in extended cruising. I am currently in St Lucia getting our new (to us) mono hull Jeanneau 57 ready to go. I think I'll spend $30-$40K this month getting this 5 year old boat back to top form. PS I'm a meteorologist who was always tasked to be the navigator so I liked your take on what you need most. Your flying skills and experience really show.
I look forward to watching your episodes every Thursday now, we got hooked on Satara about 3 weeks ago... and wish you the best of luck to Keith and his family (great bunch)!
Gosh Keith....you are really good at explaining the important information that you bring out in your z-logs.....and this was an especially good one for me! Thank you once again.....
This is great stuff for us as we just bought our Leopard 43 in March. I am currently progressing through each system making repairs, replacements, adjustments, or just cleaning up. You get the picture. Oh yea, I'm a Commercial SEL&S, MEL, Rotorcraft, CFII. So some common ground there as well.
Sailing the world, you need three things for back-up: 1. manual-wind chronometer 2. Sextant and 3. Royal Navy maps! Of course you need to be able to use all of it ;-) Go always for redundancy and as Keith correctly says: be conservative (rather than sorry)! Greta Z-log, Keith, thanks and til next time!
There is so much for me to learn ahead congratulations and a great big thank you for taking the time to help us all learn more about sailing,navigating and the weather!
Great tips. Navigation is one of those skills that really needs to be emphasized. Knowing all the details of a map, symbols, contour lines and elevation/depth is just as important. Don’t just rely on gps navigation. Learn how to read maps and charts and use a compass along with route planning.
love you guys and glad your back on the journey! ive been following from the beginning....ive been sailing my whole life but never further than the Chesapeake Bay! you stoke me up!
Great info. Really like following you and your family. It has been amazing to see how the kids have grown, not physically but mentally through this experience. Y'all keep up the great Z-Logs. Thanks again John
Love the videos!! I've got about 5 years before I can cut loose due to parental geographical restrictions, but we are gearing up now to live a life on the ocean. Currently have a 45ft Portofino on Lake Texoma that I'm learning a lot on. Love watching people's videos and getting tips as we prepare for the future! Be safe out there!
I've been binge watching you guys for a couple of weeks now. I have been negotiating the purchase of a 42' cat and your adventure has been reassuring. I have done little sailing but have the dream. Your story is encouraging and educational. Thank you for sharing. It is very much appreciated, I look forward to more.
Ever use a sextant ? Makes a great game for the whole family ! Who can come closest to your GPS position using a sextant ! Real sailor skills are real fun ! Thanks for sharing 😎
The microwave huh 😊 a good way to test that out is to call or message your iPad while it's in there, or see if it has online access. Or put your cellphone Inside and call it.
Sounds like your server set up is the same as what we have planned. I'm a geek and an EE, so I get what you have installed and I would bet it works great. All good advice on the weather and navigation stuff!
Nice info! How do you determine where you want to go? Do you just pick a place and plan it or are there particular reasons why you choose those places? And do you do a family vote or how does that work for your family?
Rusty here from SYL (50K mile bluewater sailor) Keith I went from monohulls to cats years ago, I thought I'd share some cat versus Monohull sailing tips if your are interested. I seem to be fairly proficient, we have had friends sail next to us on the same model boat, and SYL (Sea Yawl Later) seems to do quite well. If you looked at the Cruiser Regatta winners plaque at the chat and chill in Georgetown, you may have seen our name on it.Sailing a monohull is much the same as a cat in winds below 8 knots. "When in doubt let it out" your sails will pull the best just before they luff. Let them out till they rattle then bring them back in a smidge and lock it in. If it's gusty and you don't want to put up with ANY sail pop, sheet in a little tighter knowing your not running 100% optimally but as you say "a boat is a floating compromise"Above 8 knots cats have some advantage to take. Mainsail: A mono's headsail carries much of the boats power. A cats main power generator is the main by an overwhelming margin so pay close attention to main trim. The first foot or so of your main sail should be the same angle as the windex on top the mast. Use the outhaul to make that happen. The further off the wind you go, the more important this is. Aft end of the main: Think of the leech of your main as jets that push you forward. You want those jets pointing as straight aft as you can. It's not always possible, but a good target.Use the traveler: Once you get the mainsail shape just the way you want it, no need to change it in a shift!.. don't touch the mainsheet -- move the traveler instead. One of the best tips I can share has to do with the traveler. Sailing downwind - let the aft end of the boom rise in the puffs. To make that happen sheet way out and move the traveler more toward midship so the main sheet is very long between the blocks. Try it both ways sometimes, that's a good 1/2 a knot. Regarding traveler trim upwind: move the traveler under the boom and sheet down hard in high winds make the sail flat as a board, again adjust traveler in the shifts if your running rigging has the power to do so.The higher the seas the loopier the sail. Volume = power to climb or bust into those waves. Higher winds = flatter sails. You'll get all the volume you want with 25 knots or better so go for windspeed over the sails. The fastest way to get air into and out of the main will be the quickest.Apparent winds: When boat speed approaches double digits your gonna be trimmed in tighter than on a mono. My best speed is 17.4kts so far. I'm sure you are aware how apparent wind changes with forward speed. Now that you can sail closer to windspeed, you need to trim for it.. tighten up and go faster. More so with the main than the jib. Keep that slot between the main and jib open and flowing. You can squelch 2 knots of speed by pinching the air off between the jib and main, especially when reaching... by hauling that jib in tight to the main.Seasickness: Most humans handle 2 axis of motion well, that 3rd axis is the killer. The easiest to quell is yaw. Often you can't do anything about pitch (or lifting over swells) and a cat handles roll 10 times better than a mono so that may be most of the solution right there. But the best axis to control when they are queasy (that first couple days of a passage) is yaw. It's pretty easy to keep the boat going in a straight line by hand steering. Don't let that stern wash out in trailing seas. I'm not saying hand steer all the time, but if you have an acute passenger and want to help out a little, don't let that keel get off the rhumb line.. at all.. and they be smilin' again soon. Don't let your butt wobble!!! No Baile De Macarena.. for da sailin' boat.Sorry for the long windy reply. I have more on steering for speed (surfing) in a sea state and spinnaker setting if you want it. Rusty and Linda on sv "Sea Yawl Later !!"
@@MaxMax-dq1lu sittononthebeach.com. hit the button "older posts" for seawind stuff. By the way SYL is for sale and will be listed shortly for $155 if youre interested.
Wow, cool!! Great and informative video. Thanks for sharing! I just love watching this channel and your family. I'm looking very much forward to the Z-Budget episodes :-)
In respect of your comments about met and nav, how transferable did you find your skills in these subjects from pilot to sailor. My thoughts are the basics are the same and it would have given you a big advantage over someone starting from scratch. I also applaud your comments about being conservative, excellent advice for every aspiring cruiser.
reading, especially maps- tends to trigger gran mal seizures plus I have dyslexia - I plan on just using the sun moon and the stars for navigation and if I see any clouds just go the other way
I enjoy watching your videos but there are a couple of questions that come to mind each time I watch a new episode. Firstly, how does someone from Montana of all places decide to get into sailing. I mean I could understand if you were living close to the water, but Montana? lol Secondly, I'm always curious about what kind of provisions you need to take with you when you set out on your journey from place to place. There doesn't look to be enough storage just in the galley area, so are you using other storage compartments throughout the boat. Could be a topic for a future episode.
Great stuff. I have the cornell book too. The others I didn't know about. Maybe you could get those technologically advanced whippersnappers to but an amazon or other link in to those items, I am interested in the NAS PLEX thing. Nice KISS video about weather and routes.
I think u r in marmaris now, you should visit hisaronu gulf, bozburun and selimiye. There are lots of gorgeous bays that you could stay and also its near to you.
Great videos! Thank you! Being a monohull sailor, I wonder how different is to sail your big cat compared to your previous boat? I guess you need to tackle the swell quite differently, both upwind and reaching? After unloading your container to the cat, how much lower is your waterline? Thank you and have a great sailing season in the Med!
Hi Guys ! really love the videos, you guys are awesome and such an inspirtion not just for boating but about just doing it in general . Considered buying a Dr Pepper today but thought that was a step to far ..lol Martin , Belfast
Keith I was surprised you have not taken your own advice......If you cant dock (park) your vessel with confidence then maybe have a qualified Captain show you how. You would likely be surprised how easy docking can be. Better still have Renee learn the docking Techniques and you provide the muscle . Great Channel
How do you handle customs? Is there a passport station at every port? Do you have to visit one port in particular for each country you visit? When I fly internationally they run my bag through an xray and could possibly ask to search it. Does marine traffic have similar systems? What if you just anchor off the coast and never step foot on land? Are you still required to go through customs? Sorry, firing a lot of questions your way. Just curious. Love the channel. Keep it up.
Was going to ask the same and even more: Are there any agencies that takes the burden out of travelers (like arranging customs/marina fees, visas and stuff)? Side note: I'm also curious if I could ever pull that off. I'm polish and while it opens a lot of countries for me (as Poland is EU member state and all european oversees territories, I can go without visa to, like French Polynesia for instance), some have harsh restrictions. For instance US treats Poland as secondary category state, imposing harsh visa conditions and I assume, that after brexit, all british territories will be hard to get to.
Great Info... Thanks 4 sharing... Just 2 Questions... 1. Any recomendations for a book 2 learn about the actual sailing, ie how 2 set ur sails etc. 2. Do u have any qualifications (RYA / ICC etc) Dont u need those for travelling in some countries..? (In the UK, where I am u don't need anything, but around Europe & other places u do from what I have been told) Thanks.
A handful of questions: 1- How are you set up for security? I don’t need specifics if you have a plan and (hopefully) you wouldn’t tell me anyway. 2- But, was that something you considered when first moving onboard? 3- Is it an issue? 4- Have you guys had any scary moments or near misses and, finally, 5- are there areas around the globe that you have avoided because of potential trouble or ‘word on the water’? Having just found you, you may have addressed this and I missed it but I did spend a weekend watching your videos and didn’t see it. I am a restless soul and have spent the last 10 years in one spot due to my husbands health. He turned me on to sailing and I love it. There will (unfortunately) be some changes and ‘freedom ‘ in the next year or two and I have been thinking about what I might do with myself. I retired early and am only 60. But I have become nervous about ocean sailing because of news of pirates a few years ago. And I am also curious to know what you think about this issue or if I become overly cautious. Thanks for reading through such a wordy post and I hope you have time to answer all my questions.
Hopefully they will reply. Keith put out a very good video last winter addressing this. It got a few controversial comments from a few butt hurt people but it was very informative. I just went back and can not find it. They may have taken it down.
I love it.Also the preference to stay on the ‘hook’ at anchor.When you do have to go to get fuel etc, how hard is it to manoeuvre this giant square? I assume you have a bow prop? Love the videos!!
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one of my dreams in life was sailing around the world. but i never got to it, to busy I guess. Turning 50 a friend asks me, what am I doing with the rest of my life.
Without hesitation, I told him that I will sail the world. I can tell you since I have watched a lot of your videos (very inspiring) that I will get my dream come true and sail around the world next year.
You guys convinced me to do it. A lot of things have been done already, but the list is looooooooooong.
Anyway you guys are awesome
Exchange your Wishbone for a Backbone. I did and could not be happier. Bought a Lagoon 440 and sailing all of Southeast Asia .
Did you make it?
@@apollomorris9920 working on it
@@KarlPogori I have been in divorce now for all most 4 years , I have been traveling and with covid experience, I decided that i would be most happy on a boat traveling around the world , my divorce will in soon and I plan on buying a 40 to 53 ft boat and take the plunge my self.
Im interested to meet like minded people who have similar interests.
@@apollomorris9920 can i come
As a former US Navy submariner you are exactly correct. Weather is the number one concern for any sailor. Chances are if ten boats go bluewater sailing, i mean serious sailing without any weather info one of them will not return. And that goes for motoring or sailing. Although weather is twice as important for sailng than it is for motoring. Those oceans are very beautiful but, they are unforgiving. The you have navigation. That one goes without saying. Learn how to read them charts because if you don't, number one you can't get to where you want to go and number two it's guaranteed you will hit something underwater when you pull into a location. I remember pulling into Bermuda (large ship) and looking over the side as we transited the channel and you could see the rocks almost at the surface right alongside the ship as we passed. It was one way in and one way out. Like anything else just be prepared, well prepared. If you're new to sailing yes, it would be a good idea to hire a professional or very experienced sailor to aid you a few times. But, you're going to do most of your learning on the water. And another thing, learn how to fix things, which you can do by trial and error unless you have plenty of money and the money won't help if you're 300 miles from land. This was a very good video and you broke it down so anyone could understand it. Ps; I saw your other video about money and you were 100% right about saving money. People don't realize how much money they're spending just buying things all the time. If everyone learned how to live a basic lifestyle while they're working they'd be amazed at how much money they saved after twenty years. Safe sailing and Travel Mercies to you and your family.
Excellent episode, no longer sail .. it was a life style when I did it , love these vid’s ~~~~~
Love the straight forward no BS way you give information.
Good morning folks!
I got my 103 and 104 years ago. And that's where I stopped.
I just found a boat I like (49' luxury Cat), and I'm in the middle of closing.
I'm going to have her refitted with a boom furling main and new sail drives, then head east for a year or two before making my way to Panama.
Thanks for the words of wisdom.
I always look forward to seeing you all.
tks for your advises. Hope some day, to learn to sail even though I am 67 years old. it is a dream & hope become real.... good luck to you all.
Keith, you’re killing it buddy👍. Another great Z-Log. Great advice: weather, weather, weather😁
Very helpful Keith.. While the bank is reviewing my yacht purchase, I'll begin my prep with your very useful info and tips. Very much enjoy your episodes.
Good to hear that you are safe in AU.. I will wait for the next video..
One of the best and most informative (for someone whom hasn't purchased a boat yet) sailing videos EVER. THANK YOU!
I like your straight forward approach to everything. No sugar coating BS just good, solid information and helpful knowledge. Thank you!
These z- logs are great, they highlight the things I’ve never thought of. Well done and keep them coming
Thanks Keith, love these Tech Thursdays, best outline I have seen on getting started, very simply laid out, making it something that is possible for anyone that has the Cruising Swell in their veins. I learned to motor boat at age 9 and sail when I was 15, mostly day cruising. But blue water is now in my veins and I am preparing to break free and explore beyond my local shores.
At first all this seems a bit overwhelming, so much to learn, but you made it very simple, step by step, take your time, and put in the hours you need to learn your boat. I actually took notes on this one, that's how good it was, below is my outline and take on what you taught us, I hope it's handy for others reading this:
Learning How to Sail - Weather and Navigation for Cruising
1. Weather - Need to know WHEN to sail - learn weather patterns and meteorology basics, know it like the back of your hand, try to avoid bad weather and keep yourself safe
a. Pridict Wind Website and App - www.predictwind.com/
b. Iridium Go - www.predictwind.com/iridium-go/ - grib files can be downloaded and then fed into Predict Wind on computer
i. www.iridium.com/products/iridium-go/
2. Navigation - Need to know WHERE to sail - reading charts, nautical charts, land mass, depths, shore lines, reefs, etc
a. Navionics - www.navionics.com/usa
i. use (3) three tablets with Navionics on them (iPads or Android) - Note: If an electrical storm is coming, put them into the microwave oven as a farady case to protect them
II. always ZOOM in to lower charts as you won't SEE very important things like reefs, sunken boats, etc at normal view. Look for restricted areas, no anchoring areas, obstacles, anything you need to stay safe and not hit something or go aground, anything that can cause problems
3. Sailing the boat -
a. Experience- trimming the sails, boat handling, mooring, docking, etc are all based on experience, number of hours on the water will help here,
b. Get help - don't be afraid to ask for help, everyone started out as a beginner, learn from another captain, from crewing on other boats or a similar boat to yours, or hiring a captain on your boat to assist in teaching you as well as attend Sailing Schools, etc...
c. REEF SOONER rather thn later- especialy if just statrting out
d. Safer on the hook then in a marina as the most difficult aspect of sailing is docking
e. How to drive the boat without the sails - learn how to motor and steer with just the engines, how to use the engines to maneuver your boat
f. BE A CONSERVATIVE SAILOR - Better Safe than Sorry
g. Safety First - always be prepared and ready for anything
h. REDUNDANCY - always have a backup plan, always have backups of all your electronic devices, have backups for navigation, weather, rudders (Hydrovane - hydrovane.com/), depth finders (have 2), sails as needed, tools, etc...
4. Books
a. World Cruising Routes by Jiimmy Cornell
i. www.amazon.com/World-Cruising-Routes-Sailing-Oceans/dp/1999722949/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1533214723&sr=1-1&keywords=World+Cruising+Routes+by+Jimmy+Cornell
b. The Gentlemans Guide to Passages South by Bruce Van Sant
i. www.amazon.com/Gentlemans-Guide-Passages-South-Thornless/dp/1470146967/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1533214908&sr=1-1&keywords=The+Gentleman%27s+Guide+to+Passages+South
c. The Voyagers Handbook - The essential Guide to Blue Water Cruising by Beth A. Leonard
i. www.amazon.com/Voyagers-Handbook-Essential-Guide-Cruising/dp/0071437657/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1533215150&sr=1-1&keywords=The+Voyager%27s+Handbook%3A+The+Essential+Guide+to+Blue+Water+Cruising&dpID=51AAxNvEVCL&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch
5. Entertainment
a. PLEX Server - www.plex.tv/
b. NAS System setup - 4 bay NAS system, can add up to 4 hard drives or SSD drives in it, small setup,
i. Synology DS416slim (Diskless) Network Storage (mini tower, 4 bay) - www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822108237
c. Store all your movies and ebooks on NAS System, broadcast through your BOAT WIFI system Router/Network, can use your Roku, Chromecast, Smart TV, or or a Raspberry Pie or other device for sending to the big screen TV or projector.
c. Calibre ebook server - all eBooks stored here on a WIndows laptop or PC, then they are available on your Kindle or phone or tablet.
i. calibre-ebook.com/
ii. manual.calibre-ebook.com/server.html
Fantastic information. This information is priceless and coming from real life experience. Great presenter, very articulate. THANK YOU!
Side note: Who could possibly dislike this video? I think that tells more about themselves than the video.
Good advice my friend and once again I wish you all well. On another note for you commenters out there you should listen to this man cause he's a common sense man and telling you the good stuff. Great vid have a great sail.
Wonderful video and reef early on a Mono is one thing but on a Cat ti is the key to safety. The information on your systems and day to day life is greatly appreciated. All the best to you and your family as you venture forward. Who on earth continues to hit the dislike button? Get a life already.
Excellent show navigation, weather super important. Love your style here it is like it or not. Your kids will be great human beings good parents will make it happen.
I enjoy your vlogs very much They have helped me to get my family more involved in extended cruising. I am currently in St Lucia getting our new (to us) mono hull Jeanneau 57 ready to go. I think I'll spend $30-$40K this month getting this 5 year old boat back to top form. PS I'm a meteorologist who was always tasked to be the navigator so I liked your take on what you need most. Your flying skills and experience really show.
I look forward to watching your episodes every Thursday now, we got hooked on Satara about 3 weeks ago... and wish you the best of luck to Keith and his family (great bunch)!
Gosh Keith....you are really good at explaining the important information that you bring out in your z-logs.....and this was an especially good one for me! Thank you once again.....
I enjoy watching your shows, both for the content and also the enthusiasm with which you share it. Great job. Cheers
There are so many youtube videos and yours is the first that i found useful.
This is great stuff for us as we just bought our Leopard 43 in March. I am currently progressing through each system making repairs, replacements, adjustments, or just cleaning up. You get the picture. Oh yea, I'm a Commercial SEL&S, MEL, Rotorcraft, CFII. So some common ground there as well.
This video came just right about time.... planning to start sailing very soon, and I was asking these
questions......... thanks
Fast becoming the best sailing video on you tube
Sailing the world, you need three things for back-up: 1. manual-wind chronometer 2. Sextant and 3. Royal Navy maps! Of course you need to be able to use all of it ;-) Go always for redundancy and as Keith correctly says: be conservative (rather than sorry)! Greta Z-log, Keith, thanks and til next time!
There is so much for me to learn ahead congratulations and a great big thank you for taking the time to help us all learn more about sailing,navigating and the weather!
Great tips. Navigation is one of those skills that really needs to be emphasized. Knowing all the details of a map, symbols, contour lines and elevation/depth is just as important. Don’t just rely on gps navigation. Learn how to read maps and charts and use a compass along with route planning.
love you guys and glad your back on the journey! ive been following from the beginning....ive been sailing my whole life but never further than the Chesapeake Bay! you stoke me up!
Super useful info Keith, great material thanks, and thanks to Renee for the awesome effects editing, man she is getting GOOD w all that stuff!
Great info. Really like following you and your family. It has been amazing to see how the kids have grown, not physically but mentally through this experience. Y'all keep up the great Z-Logs. Thanks again John
Can't wait for Z Budget, Thank you for sharing your experience and your opinions. It's all great stuff to learn from.
Love the videos!! I've got about 5 years before I can cut loose due to parental geographical restrictions, but we are gearing up now to live a life on the ocean. Currently have a 45ft Portofino on Lake Texoma that I'm learning a lot on. Love watching people's videos and getting tips as we prepare for the future! Be safe out there!
I've been binge watching you guys for a couple of weeks now. I have been negotiating the purchase of a 42' cat and your adventure has been reassuring. I have done little sailing but have the dream. Your story is encouraging and educational. Thank you for sharing. It is very much appreciated, I look forward to more.
Awesome video.....by far the best sailing channel out there......Canada salutes you!!
Thank you for sharing your positiveness and wisdom.
I like it when you repair stuff in the bottom of hulls... you're so agile and limber... ☺
Thanks for making more detailed videos! I would love to see a video on meal planning/shopping for a crossing and such a large family!!
I'm digging this channel more everyday! The dream is coming closer my friends. Thanks for the inspiration.
Iam all caught up on your videos....Now I can’t wait to you set sail....T.Gunz......⚓️⛵️🐬🏝
Ever use a sextant ? Makes a great game for the whole family ! Who can come closest to your GPS position using a sextant ! Real sailor skills are real fun ! Thanks for sharing 😎
The microwave huh 😊 a good way to test that out is to call or message your iPad while it's in there, or see if it has online access. Or put your cellphone Inside and call it.
Sounds like your server set up is the same as what we have planned. I'm a geek and an EE, so I get what you have installed and I would bet it works great.
All good advice on the weather and navigation stuff!
Once again, many thanks. Wishing you & yours happy & safe sailing :)
Awesome video and info. Thanks for sharing! Can't wait for your budget series....
Great video. Really appreciate how y'all encourage people.
Thanks for that realistic info to help new sailors
Excellent, invaluable information for the novice sailor. Beautifully done.
Nice info! How do you determine where you want to go? Do you just pick a place and plan it or are there particular reasons why you choose those places? And do you do a family vote or how does that work for your family?
Absolutely love the entertainment part, great idea Nd something we'll adopt 👌🏼
These Z logs are sweeeet!
good short video books to read great part and love your style always can;t wait for next espisode
Great subject matter on your Z log. Like a briefing on given subjects. Good stuff.
Thanks for this, fantastic info, hope to see you guys on the water later this fall.
Once again great video from my favorite sailor (with Johan coming in a close 2nd).
Great episode, thank you for your insights and information.
Thanks for all the great tips and information big fella !! Hope to see you in Australia one day!! We love the vids. Cheers
You guys are great, I really enjoy your vids, Im an off road guy, baja and desert racing but would enjoy an adventure like yours thanks for sharing
Good one Kieth, and Renee.
Very good Information for anyone going to sea.
Love it when you guys post a new video :)
Rusty here from SYL (50K mile bluewater sailor) Keith I went from monohulls to cats years ago, I thought I'd share some cat versus Monohull sailing tips if your are interested. I seem to be fairly proficient, we have had friends sail next to us on the same model boat, and SYL (Sea Yawl Later) seems to do quite well. If you looked at the Cruiser Regatta winners plaque at the chat and chill in Georgetown, you may have seen our name on it.Sailing a monohull is much the same as a cat in winds below 8 knots. "When in doubt let it out" your sails will pull the best just before they luff. Let them out till they rattle then bring them back in a smidge and lock it in. If it's gusty and you don't want to put up with ANY sail pop, sheet in a little tighter knowing your not running 100% optimally but as you say "a boat is a floating compromise"Above 8 knots cats have some advantage to take. Mainsail: A mono's headsail carries much of the boats power. A cats main power generator is the main by an overwhelming margin so pay close attention to main trim. The first foot or so of your main sail should be the same angle as the windex on top the mast. Use the outhaul to make that happen. The further off the wind you go, the more important this is. Aft end of the main: Think of the leech of your main as jets that push you forward. You want those jets pointing as straight aft as you can. It's not always possible, but a good target.Use the traveler: Once you get the mainsail shape just the way you want it, no need to change it in a shift!.. don't touch the mainsheet -- move the traveler instead. One of the best tips I can share has to do with the traveler. Sailing downwind - let the aft end of the boom rise in the puffs. To make that happen sheet way out and move the traveler more toward midship so the main sheet is very long between the blocks. Try it both ways sometimes, that's a good 1/2 a knot. Regarding traveler trim upwind: move the traveler under the boom and sheet down hard in high winds make the sail flat as a board, again adjust traveler in the shifts if your running rigging has the power to do so.The higher the seas the loopier the sail. Volume = power to climb or bust into those waves. Higher winds = flatter sails. You'll get all the volume you want with 25 knots or better so go for windspeed over the sails. The fastest way to get air into and out of the main will be the quickest.Apparent winds: When boat speed approaches double digits your gonna be trimmed in tighter than on a mono. My best speed is 17.4kts so far. I'm sure you are aware how apparent wind changes with forward speed. Now that you can sail closer to windspeed, you need to trim for it.. tighten up and go faster. More so with the main than the jib. Keep that slot between the main and jib open and flowing. You can squelch 2 knots of speed by pinching the air off between the jib and main, especially when reaching... by hauling that jib in tight to the main.Seasickness: Most humans handle 2 axis of motion well, that 3rd axis is the killer. The easiest to quell is yaw. Often you can't do anything about pitch (or lifting over swells) and a cat handles roll 10 times better than a mono so that may be most of the solution right there. But the best axis to control when they are queasy (that first couple days of a passage) is yaw. It's pretty easy to keep the boat going in a straight line by hand steering. Don't let that stern wash out in trailing seas. I'm not saying hand steer all the time, but if you have an acute passenger and want to help out a little, don't let that keel get off the rhumb line.. at all.. and they be smilin' again soon. Don't let your butt wobble!!! No Baile De Macarena.. for da sailin' boat.Sorry for the long windy reply. I have more on steering for speed (surfing) in a sea state and spinnaker setting if you want it. Rusty and Linda on sv "Sea Yawl Later !!"
Hi Rusty, Great info... Was looking, but can't seem 2 find your channel... Please advise... Thanks.
@@MaxMax-dq1lu sittononthebeach.com. hit the button "older posts" for seawind stuff. By the way SYL is for sale and will be listed shortly for $155 if youre interested.
@@rustysitton7514
Do u have a UA-cam channel..?
Great episode on installing solar panels. When you get a chance can you please details what you installed and approx. cost? Thanks!
Wow, cool!! Great and informative video. Thanks for sharing! I just love watching this channel and your family. I'm looking very much forward to the Z-Budget episodes :-)
Great info as always. Thanks Zatara crew.
Awesome as always!! Thanks Z Crew.
In respect of your comments about met and nav, how transferable did you find your skills in these subjects from pilot to sailor. My thoughts are the basics are the same and it would have given you a big advantage over someone starting from scratch. I also applaud your comments about being conservative, excellent advice for every aspiring cruiser.
Thank you for all this great information.
reading, especially maps- tends to trigger gran mal seizures plus I have dyslexia - I plan on just using the sun moon and the stars for navigation and if I see any clouds just go the other way
I enjoy watching your videos but there are a couple of questions that come to mind each time I watch a new episode.
Firstly, how does someone from Montana of all places decide to get into sailing. I mean I could understand if you were living close to the water, but Montana? lol
Secondly, I'm always curious about what kind of provisions you need to take with you when you set out on your journey from place to place. There doesn't look to be enough storage just in the galley area, so are you using other storage compartments throughout the boat. Could be a topic for a future episode.
Another great zlog. You do a great job!
Thank you
WOW. what an informative video. Man you broke it down!
Great stuff. I have the cornell book too. The others I didn't know about. Maybe you could get those technologically advanced whippersnappers to but an amazon or other link in to those items, I am interested in the NAS PLEX thing. Nice KISS video about weather and routes.
Thank you for sharing some of your knowledge!!!
Great Advice. "Most Excellent" Thanks
Sweet, welcome to the Zee. Very informative.
Great information, as usual great video. 😎
I think u r in marmaris now, you should visit hisaronu gulf, bozburun and selimiye. There are lots of gorgeous bays that you could stay and also its near to you.
Great videos! Thank you! Being a monohull sailor, I wonder how different is to sail your big cat compared to your previous boat? I guess you need to tackle the swell quite differently, both upwind and reaching?
After unloading your container to the cat, how much lower is your waterline?
Thank you and have a great sailing season in the Med!
Can you tell us more about the wifi setup and nas, does it need a WiFi subscription or does it just use the WiFi internal setup?
WOW... great job!
Two most important things to know before you sail:
1. Do you have a boat?
2. Is your boat in the water?
Very well explained
Great quick guide..welldone. Any thoughts on route weather planning services?
Excellent use of the microwave oven for our electronics in an electrical storm!
Awesome information, you covered everything precise and clear!!!
Great advice Keith. ✌
Well. I binge watched all your videos in four days. Had to wait three days for this video. Do you guys watch UA-cam channels for sailing?
Great stuff Keith I’m taking notes,)
Hi Guys ! really love the videos, you guys are awesome and such an inspirtion not just for boating but about just doing it in general .
Considered buying a Dr Pepper today but thought that was a step to far ..lol
Martin , Belfast
Keith I was surprised you have not taken your own advice......If you cant dock (park) your vessel with confidence then maybe have a qualified Captain show you how. You would likely be surprised how easy docking can be. Better still have Renee learn the docking Techniques and you provide the muscle . Great Channel
How do you handle customs? Is there a passport station at every port? Do you have to visit one port in particular for each country you visit? When I fly internationally they run my bag through an xray and could possibly ask to search it. Does marine traffic have similar systems? What if you just anchor off the coast and never step foot on land? Are you still required to go through customs? Sorry, firing a lot of questions your way. Just curious. Love the channel. Keep it up.
Was going to ask the same and even more: Are there any agencies that takes the burden out of travelers (like arranging customs/marina fees, visas and stuff)?
Side note: I'm also curious if I could ever pull that off. I'm polish and while it opens a lot of countries for me (as Poland is EU member state and all european oversees territories, I can go without visa to, like French Polynesia for instance), some have harsh restrictions. For instance US treats Poland as secondary category state, imposing harsh visa conditions and I assume, that after brexit, all british territories will be hard to get to.
Great Info... Thanks 4 sharing...
Just 2 Questions...
1. Any recomendations for a book 2 learn about the actual sailing, ie how 2 set ur sails etc.
2. Do u have any qualifications (RYA / ICC etc) Dont u need those for travelling in some countries..?
(In the UK, where I am u don't need anything, but around Europe & other places u do from what I have been told)
Thanks.
Great info... thanks Keith!!!
Congrats....Very good video as usual...
Good information, thanks for sharing.
Good information provided! Which program do you use to rip your music to?
A handful of questions: 1- How are you set up for security? I don’t need specifics if you have a plan and (hopefully) you wouldn’t tell me anyway. 2- But, was that something you considered when first moving onboard? 3- Is it an issue? 4- Have you guys had any scary moments or near misses and, finally, 5- are there areas around the globe that you have avoided because of potential trouble or ‘word on the water’? Having just found you, you may have addressed this and I missed it but I did spend a weekend watching your videos and didn’t see it. I am a restless soul and have spent the last 10 years in one spot due to my husbands health. He turned me on to sailing and I love it. There will (unfortunately) be some changes and ‘freedom ‘ in the next year or two and I have been thinking about what I might do with myself. I retired early and am only 60. But I have become nervous about ocean sailing because of news of pirates a few years ago. And I am also curious to know what you think about this issue or if I become overly cautious. Thanks for reading through such a wordy post and I hope you have time to answer all my questions.
Hopefully they will reply. Keith put out a very good video last winter addressing this. It got a few controversial comments from a few butt hurt people but it was very informative. I just went back and can not find it. They may have taken it down.
jan mitchel - ahhhh. Went to jump to it then saw you said it is gone. He may not want the hassles of controversy again. Let’s see how it goes. Thanks!
I love it.Also the preference to stay on the ‘hook’ at anchor.When you do have to go to get fuel etc, how hard is it to manoeuvre this giant square? I assume you have a bow prop? Love the videos!!
Great info! I'll defiantly keep that in my arse nal. I just pulled that one out of my ehrrr... Hat! Great video!
Very useful and informative - thank you. Is the boat sale now final? Or are you guys still fighting the bureaucracy?